MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Product Name: Formvar® 15/95E Resin

Catalog Number:  10835

DOT Hazard Class: Not Hazardous

MSDS Updated: 9/16/05

 

Distributed By: Ladd Research

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                         Williston, VT 05495

                         (802) 658-4961

 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

                                                           CAS Number     Percent      Exposure Limits

Formvar Resin                                                 63450-15-7          100%         15 mg/m³ (OSHA PEL)

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Specific Gravity: 1.23

Solubility: Soluble in ethylene dichloride.  Negligible solubility in water

Appearance and Odor: White, free-flowing powder.  Slightly pungent.

 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Extinguishing Media: Water spray or any Class A extinguishing agent.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters and other persons subject to dust or products of combustion should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to avoid skin contact.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This material has no unusual fire and explosion hazards.  However, dust generated by handling product may be explosive when mixed with sufficient quantities of air.

 

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin, ingestion.

 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID

Inhalation: Seek medical attention

Skin: Wash with soap and water

Eye: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes

Ingestion: Seek medical assistance

 

REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acetic acid, acrolein (trace)

 

 

 

SPILL, DISPOSAL AND STORAGE INFORMATION

Spill: Sweep up polymer and dispose of in authorized landfill. 

Waste Disposal: This material is not a “hazardous waste” as that term is defined in 40CFR261.  May be disposed of in a sanitary landfill licensed to receive non-hazardous waste.

Storage: Store in a cool dry place.

 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES

Ventilation: Local exhaust preferred

Respiratory: Use NIOSH approved equipment when airborne exposure is excessive

 

SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION

Not applicable.

 

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The information presented is believed to be correct and is the most accurate information available to us at this time.  However, Ladd Research makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for this information and the product described herein.